Humble ISD’s Superintendent shocked by surprise pep rally

JENNIFER SUMMER

Published 3:51 am, Friday, September 27, 2013

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Humble ISD Superintendent Dr. Guy Sconzo, left, shares a laugh with his family - wife, Diane; daughter, Jennifer; and his two grandchildren Noah and Benjamin at a surprise pep rally in his honor Sept. 25, 2013.

Humble ISD Superintendent Dr. Guy Sconzo, left, shares a laugh with his family - wife, Diane; daughter, Jennifer; and his two grandchildren Noah and Benjamin at a surprise pep rally in his honor Sept. 25, 2013.

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Dr, Guy Sconzo was completely surprised by a pep rally in his honor Sept. 25, 2013.

Dr, Guy Sconzo was completely surprised by a pep rally in his honor Sept. 25, 2013.

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The Atascocita High School Patriettes’ Dance team and cheerleaders welcomed Dr. Guy Sconzo into a surprise pep rally Sept. 25, 2013.

The Atascocita High School Patriettes’ Dance team and cheerleaders welcomed Dr. Guy Sconzo into a surprise pep rally Sept. 25, 2013.

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Humble ISD Superintendent Dr. Guy Sconzo, left, shares ca card made by students at Atascocita High School with his family - wife, Diane; daughter, Jennifer; and his two grandchildren Noah and Benjamin at a surprise pep rally in his honor Sept. 25, 2013. less

Humble ISD Superintendent Dr. Guy Sconzo, left, shares ca card made by students at Atascocita High School with his family - wife, Diane; daughter, Jennifer; and his two grandchildren Noah and Benjamin at a ... more

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It was a complete surprise for Sconzo as his family, friends and Humble Independent School District co-workers surprised him with a pep rally to honor him for being named the Region 4 Superintendent of the Year. less

It was a complete surprise for Sconzo as his family, friends and Humble Independent School District co-workers surprised him with a pep rally to honor him for being named the Region 4 Superintendent of the ... more

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The Atascocita High School Patriettes formed the letter “S” for Sconzo.

The Atascocita High School Patriettes formed the letter “S” for Sconzo.

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The Atascocita High School cheerleaders did several cheers for Sconzo.

The Atascocita High School cheerleaders did several cheers for Sconzo.

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It was a complete surprise for Sconzo as his family, friends and Humble Independent School District co-workers surprised him with a pep rally to honor him for being named the Region 4 Superintendent of the Year. less

It was a complete surprise for Sconzo as his family, friends and Humble Independent School District co-workers surprised him with a pep rally to honor him for being named the Region 4 Superintendent of the ... more

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Humble ISD’s Superintendent shocked by surprise pep rally

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As soon as he walked in the door of the Atascocita High School gymnasium, Dr. Guy Sconzo’s face turned immediately red and he began to laugh.

It was a complete surprise for Sconzo as his family, friends and Humble Independent School District co-workers surprised him with a pep rally to honor him for being named the Region 4 Superintendent of the Year.

“The greatest compliment to me are the students staying after school for this pep rally,” Sconzo said. “I’ve already won by spending time with everyone at this pep rally and the district. Winning pales in comparison to this.”

The pep rally was also a send off for Sconzo as he prepared to leave for a weekend conference where the State Superintendent of the Year would be announced. Sept. 28.

To recognize Sconzo for all the work he has completed in Humble ISD, the district put together a slideshow where students and staff members could speak about their experiences with Sconzo. The message rang true throughout the video and with the emcee’s speech that Sconzo has been a visionary for the district.

“Everything you’ve heard is true,” Humble ISD board member Charles Cunningham said at the surprise pep rally. “As a board member, I had to watch Sconzo because when I was first elected I didn’t know anything about a school district. What better way than to learn from a man who has been all over the country. I wanted to emulate a person who empowered people to serve and be their best. I’ve learned that people come first from Sconzo.”

Creekwood Middle School principal Walt Winicki echoed Cunningham’s sentiments by adding, “Sconzo takes a keen interest in the students’ needs and is an eternal optimist.”

Region 4 which includes more than 50 school districts from around the Houston area and he is one of five finalists.

Sconzo interviews with a panel of judges this morning, Sept. 27, and then they will select a winner who will be honored over the weekend.

The winner, who will receive a $5,000 award, will be announced Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Texas Association of School Administrators/Texas Association of School Boards Convention in Dallas.

“Sconzo epitomizes the characteristics of this award which is sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards,” Dr. Pam Wells, executive director of Region 4 ESC, said during the district’s September board meeting. “Your nomination of Sconzo is a clear sign of the respect and admiration the Humble ISD Board of Trustees has for the job that Sconzo does on a daily basis of supporting the children and the educators of the Humble ISD community.”